Peyton Place (1957)

Mildred Dunnock: Miss Elsie Thornton

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• Mrs. Thornton : A person doesn't always get what she deserves. Remember it. If there's anything in life you want, go and get it. Don't wait for anybody to give it to you.

• Lucas Cross : Might do your kids a lot more good to learn how to handle a bottle of liquor, instead of an algebra problem.

  Mrs. Thornton : You're talking like a fool.

  Lucas Cross : [Defiantly]  Ohh, be I?